District 20 Senate seat "unofficial" results
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The polls officially closed their doors at 7 Tuesday night and for several hours after many waited to see who would walk away the Republican nominee of the…
Politics
Father's Voice program helps inmates speak to their children
A special program at Kirkland Correction institute is giving some inmates a chance to speak to the children they left on the outside of prison,
Senator Lindsey Graham's tearful tribute to John McCain on the Senate floor
[gtxvideo vid='YJGOZcCR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YJGOZcCR.jpg' vtitle='U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's Emotional Tribute to McCa'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, ABC NEWS, CNN) - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham took to the floor of the Senate in the nation's capital Tuesday (8/28), to deliver a farewell to…
Polls Slow for District 20 Senate Seat Runoff
[gtxvideo vid='p6fDhDwI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/p6fDhDwI.jpg' vtitle='Polls Slow for District 20 Senate Seat Runoff'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Workers at some polls say turnout is slow for the District 20 Senate seat runoff. Republicans will choose between Lawyer Benjamin Dunn and Minister John Holler. The…
Runoff race for District 20 seat takes place today
It's election day and many of you are heading to the polls to have your voice heard for the Senate District 20 seat that's up for grabs.
Funeral Plans released for Senator John McCain
[gtxvideo vid='amvJzPlz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/amvJzPlz.jpg' vtitle='Funeral Plans released for Senator John McCain'] ABC NEWS--Two days after Senator John McCain died at the age of 81 - his family is releasing details about his funeral plans. The senator will Lie in State at…
Former Gov. Riley participates in prison reading program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A former South Carolina governor is participating in a program that officials hope helps keep inmate fathers in touch with their children. The Department of Corrections says former Gov. Dick Riley is spending time at Kirkland…
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin send condolences to the McCain Family
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin tweeted out his condolences to John McCain's family after the announcement of his passing on Sunday. https://twitter.com/SteveBenjaminSC/status/1033519487650357249 The six-term Republican senator had been battling a number of health problems in recent years. He had…
"He was among the greatest of men, and he was my friend," Governor Henry McMaster on John McCain's death
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster released a statement on the passing of Senator John McCain Sunday. ""I will never forget John McCain. He was among the greatest of men and he was my friend. I hope his family can find…
"America and Freedom have lost one of her greatest champions," SC US Senator Lindsey Graham on John McCain's death
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Senator Lindsey Graham released a statement on Sunday in regards to the passing of his close friend John McCain. https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1033512299376590849 https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC/status/1033515753981534208 The six-term Republican senator had been battling a number of health problems in recent years. He had…
Women On The Ballot: all Lt. Governor nominees are women
[gtxvideo vid='1STak9jJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1STak9jJ.jpg' vtitle='LT GOV'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The November election is quickly approaching and the nominees are campaigning hard. Especially the Lt. governor nominees. No matter how the election goes in November, South Carolina will have a woman as Lt.…
Betsy Devos wants to use federal grants to put guns in schools
[gtxvideo vid='AuIMKBmg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AuIMKBmg.jpg' vtitle='Betsy Devos wants to use federal grants to put guns in'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - The US Department of Education is looking at new ways to increase school safety. Education Secretary, Betsy Devos, is considering reversing a…
SC Lawmaker wants federal investigation into former Tri-County board
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A state lawmaker wants a federal investigation into "possible illegal activities" by an ousted Tri-County Co-op board. On Wednesday, Rep. Wendy Brawley penned a letter to US Attorney Sherri Lydon.…
Rep. Joe Wilson's Bus Tour arrives in the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='waWo8G5C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/waWo8G5C.jpg' vtitle='Rep. Joe Wilson Bus Tour arrives in the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Congressman Joe Wilson is making his way around the Palmetto State. Tuesday, the Republican met with area business leaders, rotary club members and local merchants.…
8 guilty verdicts for former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort
ALEXANDRIA, VA (AP, ABC NEWS, WOLO) - Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been found guilty of eight financial crime charges in the first trial victory for special counsel Robert Mueller's team. This marks the first major prosecution won…
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